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When a couple separates, there can be a number of reasons why they choose to stay under the same roof until they are able to finalise their property settlement.
The main three reasons separated couples remain under the same roof are:
The couple may want to keep things as normal as possible for the children, depending on the...
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If you have separated from your ex-partner or spouse, it is likely your friends, family or the people around you have told you to engage a family lawyer. However, you may not be sure whether you should engage a family lawyer or not.
If this sounds like you, here are the top 5 reasons why you need a family lawyer during the...
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It may come as a surprise to some that getting divorced in Australia is a relatively simple process. However, contrary to how it can be portrayed in popular culture, getting a divorce is not something that can be done immediately upon separation.
The divorce itself, defined as “the dissolution of the marriage between two...
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Relocating children after separation or divorce is a challenge with both legal and personal considerations, writes family lawyer Deanna Gatto.
There are many reasons why you may want relocate after a separation – for example you may wish to return to family to gain their support, or find better employment prospects. If there...
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Every family lawyer in Australia, and probably the world, would most likely agree that this is one of our most frequently asked questions, but the answer is not a simple one.
The most recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (“ABS”) indicates that in 2021, the crude divorce rate was 2.2 divorces per 1,000...
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Separating from your partner or spouse can be a very difficult time. Often, when you are finally ready to see a lawyer, time may have passed since your separation or divorce.
Most people tend to assume that assets that they accumulate or that increase in value after separation or divorce should not be able to be claimed by their...
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Have you separated?
Do you or your ex have property overseas?
Are you wondering how it would be dealt with in your property settlement?
If you answered yes to all the above, you should be reassured to know that Australian Courts have jurisdiction to make orders which require an individual to deal with overseas property in a...
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Your guide to your first appointment with a family lawyer
In times of uncertainty, information is reassuring and empowering. And so, we give you this, your guide to a first appointment with a family lawyer. We offer this to help you manage one of the early steps of life after separation.
Take that first step!
So, the first...
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Separating from a long-term partner can be one of the most distressing experiences in life, however a good support network can make the process a whole lot simpler and easier. Family and friends will always be there to lean on but have you considered what professional services you may need to “untie the knot” and...
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